πῦρ
pŷr
is a fire
Primary meaning: fire, a physical phenomenon involving flame and heat. The term extends metaphorically to intense force, consuming energy, or purification processes; in some contexts, it also signifies divine presence, judgment, or zeal. In figurative use, πῦρ can denote emotional intensity, such as passion or anger, or destructive power.
James 3:6 · Word #4
Lexicon G4442
| Lemma | πῦρ |
| Transliteration | pŷr |
| Strong's | G4442 |
| Definition | Primary meaning: fire, a physical phenomenon involving flame and heat. The term extends metaphorically to intense force, consuming energy, or purification processes; in some contexts, it also signifies divine presence, judgment, or zeal. In figurative use, πῦρ can denote emotional intensity, such as passion or anger, or destructive power. |
Morphology N NOM N SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | is a fire |
| Literal | fire |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | πῦρ |
| Strong's | G4442 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4442-01
fire
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative singular, neuter (Gr,N,,,,,ANS) — a singular neuter noun in the accusative case, typically functioning as a direct object. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun πῦρ fundamentally denotes literal fire or burning force; rendering it as "fire" preserves its core physical and metaphorical sense. As accusative singular neuter, it functions as a singular direct object, which English represents simply as "fire." |
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